Research Question 2: Do Students Behave Differently in a Laptop Classroom?
Students in the laptop classroom during Year l demonstrated a different set of behaviors than students in the traditional classroom. Students in laptop classrooms were more active, autonomous, and worked in collaborative groups, which was most likely the result of the use of project-based learning. The observations were also confirmed by the laptop teachers’ interviews and surveys, which indicated that the students were more independent, active, and engaged. While two-thirds of the laptop students were observed working individually in the classroom, they were frequently observed collaborating with others in sharing information, asking questions, and providing assistance.